‘Blue dragon’ warning in Spain: Beach at major resort is closed ‘until further notice’ after swimmers spot venomous fish floating on the sea’s surface

A BEACH in Spain has been forced to close after the appearance of the venomous ‘blue dragon’ fish.

The breed of mollusk was spotted in the waters off Los Dos Roques, in Galdar, on the Canary Islands on Thursday.

The fish can sting when it feels threatened, causing reactions similar to those of jellyfish.

In a statement online, the Galdar City Council said the beach would remain closed ‘until further notice’.

It asked tourists and locals to stay out of the water and to alert lifeguards if they see any specimens of the blue dragon.

The warning said they are ‘easy to identify’ thanks to their ‘striking electric blue and grey colours’.

They also float on the surface on the water.

The city council said it will make a new announcement when it decides to reopen the beach.